The highly anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, scheduled to take place at Sree Kanteerava Stadium on May 24, has been postponed indefinitely due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
The decision comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, which has seen heightened security concerns across the region.
In an official statement, the organising committee emphasised the unifying power of sports but stressed that solidarity with the nation takes precedence at this time.
“We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standing firm with the nation matters most. All our gratitude and thoughts at this point are only with our Armed Forces, who are at the forefront for our nation,” the statement read.
While the event was expected to be a landmark competition featuring world-class athletes, organisers assured that a revised schedule will be communicated in due course.
Meanwhile, as tensions escalate, fresh sirens were reported in Srinagar, with firing and explosions heard in Jammu, adding to the uncertainty surrounding upcoming sporting events.
Fans and athletes alike are now waiting to see how the situation unfolds before a new date for the Neeraj Chopra Classic is confirmed.
